Key events
Starting lineups
Spain (4-2-3-1): Iturbe; Pubill, Tarrega, Mosquera, well; War, Turrent; Juanlu, Moleiro, Lopez; Joseph
Subs: Fraga, Cunat, Rafa Marin, Torre, Moro, Garcia, Jaureguar, Herzog, Rodriguez, Fernandez, Pablo Marin
England (4-2-3-1): Beadle; Hinshelwood, Quansah, Cresswell, Livramento; Scott, Morton; Elliott, McAtee, Hutchinson; Stansfield
Subs: Simkin, Sharman-Lowe, Edwards, Hackney, Fellows, Anderson, Rowe, Norton-Cuffy, Gray, Egan-Riley, Iling-Junior, Nwaneri
Preamble
Holders England have struggled through to this point, which is probably not ideal preparation for facing the tournament favourites Spain. Lee Carsley’s side lost to Germany’s second string last time out and do so in relatively meek fashion. They dominated possession but were impressively blunt in the final third.
There is plenty of quality at Carsley’s disposal but they are missing a No 9. Jay Stansfield made a difference against Germany and might get the nod here over Jonathan Rowe.
England beat Spain two years ago to win the competition but this is a very different squad and with key men at the Club World Cup, they are doing their best but do not give the impression of going all the way. That could all change with a dominant display here but the past week has not suggested such a thing is coming.
Kick-off 8pm BST
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